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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401,358.40, 3,604,078.80 and 982,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401,358.40, 3,604,078.80 and 982,432.80 is: 1,474,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401,358.40 : 3,604,078.80 = 982,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401,358.40/3,604,078.80 = 982,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401,358.40x = 3,604,078.80 × 982,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401,358.40x = 3,540,765,226,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,765,226,904.64/2,401,358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,484.29

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